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Errol John Studios Indian Mutiny

Review taken from 'Casting Around'

Confession time. I had overlooked the fact that this year marks the 150th anniversary of the Indian Mutiny in 1857. I have Errol Pace of ErrolJohn Studios to thank for reminding me and, with the anniversary in mind, sending me some splendid castings of mutineers and British troops.

Shown here are three sepoy mutineers – kneeling firing, standing firing and charging (this last one has a surprisingly Napoleonic look). The first two are also available with alternate arms for a figure holding a musket while reaching behind to draw a cartridge from the cartouche or cartridge box. Customers should request the alternate arms if they want those versions. Assembly is simple, just attaching the arms in all three cases, and bases for two of the figures.

Representing British forces are an officer of infantry or cavalry in helmet with pugaree, officer of infantry or cavalry in field cap with neck protection, officer of infantry or cavalry in trench kit and a gunner of the Bombay Horse Artillery. Assembly of these is even simpler, as only the sword carried by three of the officers and the bases for all four figures are provided separately. Strips of thin metal are provided for sword belts (not shown here). These and the mutineer figures are first class castings, are excellent value and deserve careful painting.

The Indian Mutiny castings measure 58mm approx and all cost £7.50 each. They are all provided with painting instructions.

Date Published Wed, 08/01/2007 - 14:18
Author: Paul Stocker

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Errol John Studios
3 Field Avenue
Tydd St Giles
Wisbech
Cambridgeshire
PE13 5LJ

Tel: 01945 870719

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